EVO source wording says: The factory JK Transmission crossmember is weak and volernable to damage being that it is mostly unprotected and the lowest part of the chassis.. Verify body/platform, 2-door/4-door, engine/transmission/skid coverage, drilling/cutting/welding, finish, and whether matching armor or hardware is required.
EVO Manufacturing
Jeep Wrangler HD PROTEK TRANSMISSION CROSSMEMBER JK (RAW) 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Vendor fitment: 2012-2018 JK Wrangler. Armor & steps fitment from the vendor source. Confirm final options and fitment on the vendor page before purchase.
EVO MFG 2012-2018 HD ProTek Transmission Crossmember JK (RAW) The factory JK Transmission crossmember is weak and volernable to damage being that it is mostly unprotected and the lowest part of the chassis. It is also expensive to replace with factory components. The EVO MFG HD Crossmember addresses this with a 3/16” plate steel construction, laser cut and CNC formed alternative the is significantly stronger and much more cost effective than a factory replacement. Best of both worlds, Cheaper and stronger. Its shape is the same as factory and includes all threaded inserts for retention off all factory and aftermarket skid plates. Fully boxed constuction for 2012+ model year Jeep Wrangler JK/JKU Section welded to keep a truer part, minimizing heat warp Easy install, No cutting or drilling required Raw finish INSTALLATION TIME 1-2 HOURS Download PDF Instructions: EVO-1145.pdf WARNING:.
SKU
EVO-1145
Price
$286.49
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For Jeep Wrangler HD PROTEK TRANSMISSION CROSSMEMBER JK (RAW) 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018, do not treat the title alone as final fitment or install proof. EVO source wording says: The factory JK Transmission crossmember is weak and volernable to damage being that it is mostly unprotected and the lowest part of the chassis.. Verify body/platform, 2-door/4-door, engine/transmission/skid coverage, drilling/cutting/welding, finish, and whether matching armor or hardware is required. Use the EVO product page for current options and captured instruction links for install evidence before quoting final labor or dependencies.
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- EVO product-type guidance plus source install wording: The factory JK Transmission crossmember is weak and volernable to damage being that it is mostly unprotected and the lowest part of the chassis.
- No exact EVO product-specific instruction PDF was captured in this pass.
- EVO Manufacturing source page: https://evomfg.com/products/2012-hd-protek-transmission-crossmember-jk-raw
- Vendor catalog fitment summary: Vendor fitment: 2012-2018 JK Wrangler. Armor & steps fitment from the vendor source. Confirm final options and fitment on the vendor page before purchase.
- EVO local source capture: 2026-04-27T02:00:14.275Z.
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Fact summary
Models: JK Wrangler; Years: 2012-2018; Source: evomfg.com; Captured: 2026-04-27